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FREE WEBINAR SERIES
The Bridge to STAAR
Ensuring a Path to Success for Texas Students
Achieving STAAR Math Success With High-Quality Materials
Join the Great Minds® Texas team for a free webinar series to explore the instructional routines and supports embedded throughout the SBOE-approved Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math instructional materials designed to prepare students for STAAR math testing.
Learn more about the upcoming sessions below and submit the form to register.
Solving Word Problems
Tuesday, March 4 | 1–2:00 PM CT
In the first webinar of the series, participants learn how to effectively use the problem-solving strategies found in Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math and engage all learners in the knowledge-building process of visualizing and drawing to make sense of word problems on the STAAR test.
Building Conceptual Understanding with Models
Tuesday, March 18 | 1–2:00 PM CT
A knowledge-building classroom is a space where students are given the opportunity to learn, think, and articulate what they're learning. In part two of the webinar series, participants explore how the consistent and coherent use of mathematical models throughout Bluebonnet Learning K–5 Math support all learners in building a conceptual understanding of math to make sense of and solve problems found on the STAAR math test.
Using Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Progression
Tuesday, March 25 | 1–2:00 PM CT
The final webinar of the series explores ways to scaffold instruction using the CRA progression to support all learners in mastering the math concepts that will be included on the STAAR test.
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR SERIES
All registrants will receive recordings of the webinars for which they registered.
Making the Decision to Pilot
Before piloting, you can also read our Reviewer Rubrics which contain documentation on Eureka Math2's alignment to accepted criteria for high-quality, effective math programs. Learn more:
It also may be helpful to learn more about Eureka Math2 and what you can expect from the curriculum.
Do you need to review the program in its entirety to decide? Visit our Curriculum Review webpage and fill out the form to review the program, or talk to your Great Minds representative for details.
Take a look at the module scope and sequence maps (PDF, 154kb) to help you choose an appropriate module to pilot based on the time of year, scope and sequence of current learning, and student needs.
Do you currently use Eureka Math®? Take a look at our module suggestion chart (PDF, 120kb).
Preparing for a Successful Pilot
What can you expect from a pilot? Dig deeper into the purpose, design, included materials, available support, and evaluation of the pilot experience in this video.
- The Pilot Checklist offers step-by-step guidance before, during, and after piloting for both leaders and teachers.
- We highly recommend purchasing manipulatives from our partner Didax to help ensure a successful piloting experience, as they are required in lessons.
Evaluating the Pilot Experience
Use the following resources to help you better evaluate the pilot process and to ensure a successful piloting experience.
- Use this evaluation tool (PDF, 628kb) to reflect on your pilot experience and determine next steps.
- Watch this video of a school leader reflecting on her district's successful Eureka Math2 pilot experience.
Questions?
Do you have any questions you would want to ask our experts? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to our most-received queries. Are there other questions you have? We’re here to help.